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2012 chrysler 300 Model Overview

The 2012 Chrysler 300 receives changes that make it better than ever–even making it a close runner up for our 2012 Car of the Year award. The biggest change to the 2012 300 applies to Pentastar V-6-equipped models, which get an eight-speed automatic transmission as either optional or standard equipment, depending on trim level. When equipped with the new eight-speed automatic, rear-drive 300s are capable of 19/31 mpg city/highway, while all-wheel-drive 300s are capable of 18/27 mpg city/highway.

The other big change for the menacing-looking 2012 300 is the return of the 470-hp 300 SRT8 which features a sport tuned suspension, more-aggressive exterior, and a revised interior among other things.

The 2012 300 is the last full-size rear-drive family sedan you can buy today and it carries on that American tradition with pride. The 300 is notable for its distinct muscle car flair and is a real head-turner no matter what the trim level. Inside, the 2012 300 features a well-sorted interior layout with soft touch plastics and materials that would put the previous generation 300 to shame.

A whole lot is new for the 2012 Chrysler 300.The biggest change this year is the new eight-speed automatic transmission on V-6-equipped 300s, and the return of the tire-scorching 300 SRT8 model. The new eight-speed automatic is currently only available with the 3.6-liter 292-hp V-6 engine, and improves the 300s performance and fuel economy as compared to the old five-speed automatic, upping fuel economy to an impressive 19/31 mpg city/highway while still providing plenty of grunt from the V-6. The 300 SRT8 is back for 2012 too; it gets the standard SRT 6.4-liter 470-hp and 470 lb-ft of torque Hemi V-8 that’s seen in the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 and Dodge Charger SRT8, as well as large 20-inch wheel wrapped in performance rubber, an adjustable sport-tuned suspension, and a unique exterior.

The Chrysler 300’s exterior remains much the same for the 2012 model year on most trim levels. The biggest exterior change this year comes to high-power 300 SRT8 models. The 2012 300 SRT8 is distinguished from the rest of the 300 lineup by a blacked-out grille, smoked headlights, and a slightly lower suspension giving the SRT8 an intimidating and planted new look. The 300 SRT8 also gets unique side-sills, 4-inch dual exhaust tips, and six-spoke 20-inch wheels.

The interior of the 2012 Chrysler 300 doesn’t change much for 2012. The biggest change comes to 300s equipped with the new eight-speed automatic transmission, and SRT8 models. Eight-speed equipped 300s get a new gear shift lever that looks similar to the Audi A8’s aircraft-throttle inspired lever. The 300 SRT8 gets a revamped interior with an SRT-exclusive flat-bottom steering wheel, SRT-embroidered sport seats, and unique aluminum trim. The 300 SRT8 also uses the screen from its standard navigation system to display performance metrics like 0-60 mph, one-eighth, and quarter-mile times, a g-force meter, and a horsepower and torque display.

When the 2012 Chrysler 300 is equipped with the 292-hp and 260 lb-ft of torque 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 and the all-new eight-speed automatic transmission, the 300 is capable of a 6.6-second 0-60 mph time, while returning an EPA-estimated 19/31 mpg city/highway with the eight-speed automatic. Step up to the 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 and its 370 hp and 395 lb-ft of torque will net a 0-60 mph time of 5.8 seconds and an EPA-estimated 16/25 mpg city/highway. The all-new 300 SRT8 gets a 470-hp and 470 lb-ft 6.4-liter Hemi V-8 that’s good for a tire-scorching 4.4-second 0-60 mph time and an EPA-estimated 14/23 mpg city/highway. Currently, all V-8-equipped 300s are only available with a five-speed automatic.

2012 Chrysler 300 Pricing

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

$28,670

Certified Pre Owned Pricewhat is this?

$13,900

Certified Pre-Owned Price is the approximate price a consumer can expect to pay at a dealership for a used vehicle that has passed the manufacturer's certification process. This price applies only to vehicles covered under an automaker's CPO program, not to a dealership's own "certified" used price.

Recalls

If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Date

2014-10-08

Description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Remedy

Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.

Units Affected

435081

Recall ID#12V197000 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Consequence

THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Recall Date

2012-05-02

Description

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 300 AND DODGE CHARGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY LOSE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUNCTION DUE TO AN OVERHEATED POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER.

Remedy

CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUSE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Units Affected

119072

Recall ID#13V118000 - AIR BAGS

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment the airbags may not operate as designed, increasing the risk of injury.

Recall Date

2013-04-03

Description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured April 11, 2011, through December 14, 2011. The affected vehicles may have improperly sized terminal crimps on the seat side-airbag wiring harness which may cause the seat side-airbags to malfunction and illuminate the airbag warning light.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both driver and passenger seat airbag wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N07.

UNDERINFLATED TIRES CAN RESULT IN TIRE OVERLOADING AND OVERHEATING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A BLOWOUT AND POSSIBLE CRASH.

Recall Date

2012-01-06

Description

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 DODGE CHARGER SRT8 AND THE CHRYSLER 300 SRT8 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 17, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM" (TPMS). AS BUILT, THE TPMS DOES NOT WARN THE DRIVER WHEN A TIRE IS 25 PERCENT BELOW THE RECOMMENDED PRESSURE. THE RECALLED VEHICLES NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS WHEN THE TIRE PRESSURE REACHES 22 PSI RATHER THAN THE REQUIRED 24 PSI.

Remedy

CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE VEHICLES TPMS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.

Recall Date

2016-04-25

Description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S27. Note: On October 19, 2016 Chrysler identified some previously repaired vehicles did not receive the complete software updates. Chrysler will renotify the affected owners, and dealers will update the software again.

Units Affected

811290

Recall ID#16V352000 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL

Consequence

These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.

2012 Chrysler 300 News and Reviews

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